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	DTN Farm Business
	Updating FSA Loans in the Farm Bill Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:44AM CDT Congress will look to make some adjustments to USDA's loan programs when lawmakers get around to writing several sections of the farm bill. Farmers and agricultural lenders offered similar demands for reforms and updates, such as increasing loan limits and quicker approvals of guaranteed loans offered by lenders. [Read Full News Story] Farm Loan Demand Grows in First Quarter Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:13PM CDT While more farmers are leaning on bank financing for 2025, others are finding it tough to stay in business. Farm banks are well-situated to support increased loan demand as capital levels and profitability grew in 2024. [Read Full News Story]

	DTN Crops News
	Farmers Urged to Scout as Disease-Carrying Corn Leafhoppers Reach the Midwest Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:25AM CDT For the second consecutive season, corn leafhoppers have been detected in the southern reaches of the Midwest. The insect potentially carries with it corn stunt disease. [Read Full News Story] Keep Corn Mutant and Soybean Miracles Coming Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:45AM CDT The University of Illinois lab responsible for innovations such as short stature corn and super sweet varieties of sweet corn is in jeopardy of closure. A vital soybean seed lab is also on the proposed closure list. [Read Full News Story] Start Spotting Tar Spot in Cornfields Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:26PM CDT It's time to see if you can spot tar spot in cornfields. [Read Full News Story]

	Location Announcement
	Dear Valued Customer, We’re writing to inform you of an important change regarding our Rock Port AGChoice location. After careful evaluation, we have made the decision to close this facility. We will consolidate its operations with nearby MFA locations with a focus of continuing service in your area. This decision was not made lightly. It reflects a broader strategy to modernize our operations, invest in scalable infrastructure and ensure we’re delivering the highest level of service.   Several factors contributed to this transition. The Rock Port site faces challenges due to infrastructure that limits our ability to efficiently operate it. Consolidating locations allows us to better deploy staff and equipment and streamline scheduling. We are redirecting resources to facilities that can support long-term growth and build on existing investments. The final day of operations for Rock Port will be Aug. 30, 2025. We understand that change can be disruptive, and we are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible.  We look forward to servicing your needs in the future.   With best regards, Jim Veraguth (816) 262-0267 JVeraguth@mfa-inc.com

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	Stalled Front, New System Continue Corn Belt Showers Friday Bryce Anderson (Bio) – DTN Meteorologist Heavy rain across the northern Gulf. Scattered showers, thunderstorms for the Upper Midwest and Nebraska. » More DTN Weather Commentary Posted at 12:05PM Thu Jul 17, 2025 CDT

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